Somercotes Medical CentreThe following are classed as long term conditions:
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- CHD (Chronic Heart Disease)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)
- CVD (Cardio Vascular Disease)
- Dementia
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health
- Pre-Diabetes
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Stroke & TIA
It is essential that we regularly see you to review your condition.
When you come to the practice, you can talk with a clinical team member about how you are getting on and any medication you are taking.
The aim is to make sure your condition is being controlled as well as possible and to identify any areas where we can make changes to help you. This might include changes to the type or dosage of medication and check any equipment you might use, like inhalers, are working effectively.
We aim to review most long term conditions every 12 months. When it is time for your review, the practice team will be in touch about making an appointment.
We will be calling for you during your month of birth for your review – therefore you may be called in earlier than your previous review date and in some circumstances may be called for more than once during this coming year.
Multiple Long Term Conditions
For patients who have more than one long term condition, we take a slightly different approach. Rather than inviting you to make separate appointments for each condition, we will make one longer, combined appointment.
We can take a comprehensive look at your overall health rather than focusing on each condition in isolation. By looking at everything collectively, we can ensure you get seamless access to the integrated care you need.
We will normally send you an invitation in the month of your birthday.